In observance of Sunshine Week, Patch is providing some information on your rights to observe your government in action, and some resources for you to explore open records yourself.
Resignation effective March 20
The decision invalidates Redmond's previous initiative effort, according to The Seattle Times.
Eddy, a former mayor of Kirkland, was elected in 2006, and represents Kirkland, Redmond and parts of Bellevue.
Nearly 30 percent of mechanical, plumbing and electrical permits are being done electronically, according to the city. Check out this feature article from the city's newsletter "It's Your City."
Sunshine Week celebrates open government, and begins on March 11.
The WA8 District that Reichert represents has been redrawn eastward, and now includes more east King County and does not include Bellevue or Mercer Island, where his office was located.
The city will take public testimony on the annexation process of Tamara Hills and Eastgate. The Bellevue City Council will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. for a study session and regular session.
Future student leaders discuss national issues at annual JSA convention.
Final straw poll results are being tabulated, but news reports project that Mitt Romney will win the state after Saturday's caucus.
Though some said that they chose their preferred candidate for ideological reasons, some said that "electability" was the number one reason behind their choice.
Projections came from national news reports. Romney took a lead in early results, and held on to it as larger counties started reporting Republican straw poll counts.
A recap of an annual Bellevue Youth Link tradition - Gumbo Night
According to The Olympian and Publicola, three Democrats including Rodney Tom (D-Bellevue) helped the Republicans in the state Senate to take over the Senate floor and push through a budget proposal.
The longtime lawmaker says he and his wife have decided to "change gears and enjoy life at a different pace."
About 2,000 people gathered at the Highland Community Center in Bellevue to support Mitt Romney, vying to be the GOP nominee for president.
Protestors gathered outside a fundraising event for Mitt Romney, vying to be the Republican nominee for president, Thursday night.
Join Bellevue Patch as we cover the day's activities, starting at 9 a.m.
The former governor of Massachusetts, vying to be the Republican presidential nominee, has added a meet and greet at Highland Community Center in Bellevue.
Mitt Romney is slated for a fundraiser at Meydenbauer Center Thursday afternoon, ahead of Saturday's Washington state Republican Caucus. A group plans a protest of the fundraiser.
Port of Seattle commissioners voted unanimously in a special meeting at City Hall to declare 5.7 miles of the old rail line surplus and authorize its transfer to the city.
Bellevue's congressman Rep. Dave Reichert (R-WA8) will back presidential candidate Mitt Romney in the upcoming Washington state caucus. State Attorney General Rob McKenna, a Bellevue resident and gubernatorial candidate, is staying neutral.
The forum at City Hall is the first in a three- part program focused on sharing responsibility for the common good.
Riders took Metro buses in near-record numbers in 2011. Officials attributed it to a strengthening economy.
If you would like to help select the Republican Presidential Candidate on Saturday, March 3, but aren't sure how it works, here's some information.
Washington's Republican caucuses are planned for Saturday, March 3. Here's a quick overview of how the process works.
The presidential candidate's visit follows recent trips to Puget Sound by President Obama, Rick Santorum and Ron Paul.
All lanes will be closed between Seattle and I-405 beginning at 11 p.m. Friday.
Smith, a nine-term Tacoma Democrat, will run for re-election in a newly drawn Congressional district, which includes Bellevue and Mercer Island.
Therapeutic Health Services, which operates a treatment clinic in Bellevue, has applied to operate a opiate substitution program, which offers methadone or other replacements to help those addicted to opiates.
Democrat Rep. Adam Smith (WA-9) will host a Town Hall-style meeting on Mercer Island organized by his re-election campaign this coming Tuesday. Bellevue will vote in the 9th District elections starting this year.
The POTUS made an impromptu stop Medina Elementary School as he passed through town for a fundraising stop. The Bellevue School District has photos of his stop on its website.
President Barack Obama visited Everett, Medina and Bellevue (and touched down in Kirkland). Here is our coverage in pictures.
A variety of supporters and people who object to President Barack Obama's policies gathered at the Westin Bellevue, where he came around 3:45 p.m. for a fundraising lunch.
President Barack Obama has wrapped up his visit to the Boeing plant in Everett and is headed to two private fundraising events in Medina and Bellevue. Roads may be blocked for the motorcade.
Hundreds of rabid supporters sardined themselves into the Grand Ballroom at the DoubleTree Inn to hear his messages of smaller government and restoration of individual freedom.
The Republican presidential hopeful will also stop in Vancouver Thursday and Richland on Friday.
President Barack Obama plans to make a fundraising swing through Medina and Bellevue for two private events, which include performances by singer Natalie Cole and the band The Head and The Heart
Tacoma police escorted at least two protesters out of the crowd at the Washington State History Museum. Despite the interruptions, the Republican hopeful continued to attack both President Obama and GOP challenger Mitt Romney.
Gov. Chris Gregoire signed legislation that allowed same-sex marriage today, a victory for proponents of gay rights. However, opponents are gathering signatures that could block the legislation from becoming law.